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It is a means of measuring the amount of fat that cattle are carrying to determine health, fertility, and feed efficiency of that animal. BCS's are mainly performed in cows and heifers, but it's not uncommon to do a BCS on a bull either.
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What are plainer cattle?
Plainer cattle refer to cattle that are in average condition in terms of body condition score. If we use the American scoring system of 1 to 9, 1 being the most emaciated, plainer cattle are those that fall in between a body condition score of around 5: not too fat, nor too thin.
What body condition scores are recommended for cows just before calving?
Cows should be have a BCS of 5 to 6 prior to calving (on a scale of 1 to 9, 1 being the most emaciated). On a scale of 1 to 5 (primarily for dairy cattle), cows should have a condition of 3 to 3.5.
What is the condition scoring in zebu cattle?
Condition Scoring in Zebu cattle is the same for any and every other breed of bovine: it's a measure of fatness that an animal has that determines that animal's reproductive and feeding ability. See the related question below for more information on body condition scoring.
What is the importance of fat in cattle feed?
Fat = energy, and energy means increase in weight gain or body condition in cattle. High energy in feeds is good for fattening cattle up for slaughter, or getting thin cows to put on weight.
What has the author B G Lowman written?
B. G. Lowman has written: 'Condition scoring of cattle' -- subject(s): Cattle, Condition scoring
How much Dry Matter does a cattle beast need to eat a day?
It depends on the breed, condition, sex, size/weight, time of year and management practices this cattle-beast is and is subject to, respectively. But basically, a cattle-beast will eat 2 to 4% of its body weight in dry matter.
Does the variety of cattle affect the final product?
No cattle variety does not affect the final product which is beef. The cattle must however be in good condition.
What is the importance of knowing the external anatomy of beef cattle?
It helps when trying to judge conformation, body condition, and describing the location of an injury or the symptoms of a disease/illness to a veterinarian. Knowing the external anatomy of beef cattle is not exclusive to the show world.
Can cattle get gastroparesis?
Yes they can, depending on how severe their condition gets.
What is condition scorning in zebu cattle?
Unless a spelling error was made, there is no such thing as condition "scorning" in any type of cattle. You are probably referring to condition scoring in cattle. Regardless if the animal is zebu, Holstein or Angus, it is all the same. Please see the related question below to have your question more fully answered.
What are symptoms of Neuropathic Hydrocephalus in cattle?
It is a fatal birth defect in calves only, there are no symptoms that go with it since it is a condition that is not found in adult cattle.
What characterisics do farmers seek in their cattle?
Generally, farmers like to see healthy, vibrant cattle instead of emaciated, sickly animals. In a breeding herd, cattle producers like to have good conformation, good fertility and good body condition in their cattle, as well as high libido in their bulls. They like to have cows that won't eat them out of their house and home i.e. cows that are hard keepers or take more feed to keep their condition than other types or individual cows. For feeder/stocker cattle, producers like to see cattle that efficiently put on weight with the good feed they are given, and don't get too fat too quickly before it is time to slaughter them for the freezer.
